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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Suggestions invited for amending Motor Vehicle Rulesto defer BS-IV emission norms for construction equipment vehicles, tractors and harvestors
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments from all stake holders including general public on the proposed amendment in the Motor Vehicle Draft rules fordeferment of BS-IV emission norms for construction equipment vehicles,tractors and harvesters. A Notification to this effect has been issued on the 19th instant, which can be seen at www.morth.gov.in.
A draft notification GSR 393  dated 19th June2020 has been issued by the Ministry onthe request from Agriculture Ministry and construction equipment manufacturers in regard to providing some time for implementing the next stage of emission norms which are to be made applicable wef 1st Oct this year in view of COVID-19 situation. Considering the request, the ministry has issued thedraft Notification regarding deferment of BS-IV emission norms which pertain to construction equipment vehicles, tractors and harvesters, from 1st Oct 2020 to 1st October 2021 inviting suggestions from stakeholders.
The suggestions or comments in this respect can be sent to the Joint Secretary , Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhavan, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001  upto 18th of July, 2020.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Statehood Day greetings to the people of Sikkim. This state is blessed with rich natural beauty and is home to warm-hearted people. Sikkim has made great strides in areas like organic farming. Praying for the state’s continuous growth and for the good health of it’s citizens."
Ministry of Steel
Steel Minister announces Rs. 30 lakh compensation to kins of victims of Bhilai Steel Plant accident
Death toll rises to twelve
Union Minister of Steel, Chaudhary Birender Singh, reached Bhilai today morning and directly reached the hospital to enquire about the treatment being given and condition of those injured in yesterday’s fire incident. The Minister also interacted with their family members. The Minister announced compensation of Rs. 30 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident, Rs. 15 lakh each for those who have serious injuries and Rs. 2 lakh each for those with minor injuries.
The families of the deceased will receive statutory compensation ranging from Rs. 33 to 90 lakh in addition to the compensation announced by the Minister. Steel Minister also directed SAIL to provide employment to the next of kin who died in the accident and free education to be given to children up to graduation level.
Three more employees have succumbed to their injuries taking the total death toll to twelve. Ten persons continue to receive treatment in the burns ward of Bhilai Steel Plant Hospital and one person is admitted in the ICU in critical condition.
Dr.Maneesh Singhal, Head of Department of Burns Unit of AIIMS, Delhi, has reached Bhilai and has expressed satisfaction with the treatment being provided in the Bhilai Steel Plant Hospital.
Steel Ministry is in the process of setting up an external committee of experts and orders will be issued soon.
Steel Minister held an internal meeting of SAIL officials after his visit to the hospital and directed that one senior official of Bhilai Steel Plant be made responsible for all rehabilitation measures to the families of those who have lost their lives and those who are injured and to ensure that all payments are made promptly.
Two senior officials of Bhilai Steel Plant have been suspended and CEO of Bhilai Steel Plant has been divested of his duties for the occurrence of the accident.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Himachal Pradesh C M for securing first place in country by administering second dose of Covid vaccine
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for securing first place in the country by administering the second dose of Covid vaccine to the targeted eligible citizens in Himachal Pradesh.
In response to a tweet by the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Jairam Thakur, the Prime Minister said;
"बहुत-बहुत बधाई @jairamthakurbjp जी। कोविड के खिलाफ लड़ाई में हिमाचलवासियों ने पूरे देश के सामने एक अनुकरणीय उदाहरण पेश किया है। लोगों का यही जज्बा इस लड़ाई में न्यू इंडिया को नई ताकत देगा।"
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
12th TRIBAL YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAMME AT KOLKATA NEHRU YUVA KENDRA SANGATHAN, WEST BENGAL
Kolkata, January 17, 2020.
The 12th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme got started at Kolkata, with the formal inaugural ceremony being conducted at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Salt Lake, Kolkata. This event is being organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, West Bengal, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, from January 14 to 20, 2020 with support from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. In the context of this event, active partipation has been ensured on the part of more than 200 tribal youths, from 6 tribal dominated districts of the country spread across three states namely Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Telengana.
The main objective of this event is to develop a better understanding of the diverse cultural ethos, language, lifestyle of the people depicting unity in diversity among the tribal youths and create a platform for national integration. During the inaugural session, eminent persons namely Smt. Krishna Chakraborty, Mayor, Bidhan Nagar Municipal Corporation, Shri Avinandan Maharaj, President, Ramkrishna Mission, Bagbazar, Shri Sunil Kumar Yadav, Commandant, CRPF , Shri Avijit Bose, Ex State Director, NYKS Odisha, Smt. Sarita Patel, Regional Coordinator, NSS and Smt. Jaba Chakraborty, Deputy Director, NYKS West Bengal, were present. At the conclusion of the event, various tribal songs and dance performances relating to regional cultures and national integrity were also showcased by the participating tribal youths.
It is one of the major Flagship programme of Ministry of Home Affairs, where these 200 youths will undergo this programme containing various academic sessions. Different activities, game play, Presentation & interaction. The major contents on the programme are Youth Parliament, Skill Development and Employment Generation, Cultural Programme, Human Right, Swamijo’s Thought, Field Visit, Motivational Talks, Government Flagship Programmes, leadership personality development, yoga and the like.
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Training for Indian hockey teams underway; captains, coach confident about reaching full momentum shortly
The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams both of which are based out of the Netaji Subhash Southern Centre in Bengaluru have resumed their training after practice had been halted due to the nationwide lockdown imposed by the coronavirus. The players are hopeful of returning to their best soon and are satisfied with the safety measures adopted at the centre.
Six players including captain Manpreet Singh on their arrival at the camp after taking a break were found to be COVID positive. They were provided all assistance and proper care at the SAI centre and empanelled hospital and are now back at training. “I tested positive and when I returned back to training, we slowly started the procedures of getting back to play. The coaches have created a plan so that we gradually return to full momentum and I am really happy to be back practicing again,” said Manpreet. Proactive steps have been taken at the SAI centre to prevent further outbreak, where athletes are tested at arrival during their quarantine phase.
Indian men’s head coach Graham Reid said that the emphasis at the moment is on skill-based training focusing on individual basics which allows training to take place in small groups with social distancing. He added, “Using the SAI SOPs for various disciplines, we have been able to gradually increase the workload and intensity of the training to the point where we are able to have the majority of the squad up to pre-covid levels by the end of the next camp. This has been a slow and deliberate process designed to produce maximum output while minimising the risk of injury.”
The players are happy with the safety protocols that have been ensured for them at the SAI Bangalore centre, “It feels good that we have started training after such a long time and we are slowly bringing our body back to the same level which allows us to train the way we used to earlier. Alongside that, whatever safety protocols that are in place we are following that and we hope we return to our old form and rhythm in the next few months. But at the moment, it is important that we keep ourselves safe by following all protocols and train within them,” said Indian women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal.
Both the men’s and women’s hockey teams have qualified for the Olympics.
President's Secretariat
President of India Graces International Gita Seminar; Launches/Lays Foundation Stone for Various Projects of Government of Haryana Related to Health, Road Transport and Education
Gita is a Life Code and Spiritual Beacon for The Humanity; Putting The Teachings of Gita into Practice is Important: President Murmu
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the International Gita Seminar in Kurukshetra, Haryana today . She also launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Swasthya Sarvekshan Yojana’; and Haryana e-ticketing projects for all public road transport facilities as well as laid the foundation stone for a Medical College and Hospital in Sirsa through virtual mode.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Shrimad Bhagavadgita is a global book in true sense. It has been translated into many languages. This is the most popular book of India. The number of commentaries that have been written on Gita would hardly have been written on any other book. Just as Yoga is India's gift to the entire world community, Gita is the spiritual gift of India to the entire humanity. The Gita is a life code and spiritual beacon for humanity.
The President said that Gita teaches us to work hard and not worry about result. Working hard without self interest is the right path in life. Life becomes meaningful in doing work, renouncing both inaction and desire. To be alike in happiness and sorrow, to accept gain and loss with equal sense, not to be affected by honour or dishonour, and to maintain balance in all circumstances - is very useful message of Gita.
The President said that Shrimad Bhagavadgita is a book that promotes fervour in adverse circumstances and communicates hope in depression. This is a life-building book. She urged the organizers of the International Gita Mahotsav to make continuous efforts for promotion and dissemination of the message of Gita. She emphasized that putting the teachings of Gita into practice is more important.
The President said that she was happy to launch the health survey scheme and Open Loop Ticketing System and lay the foundation stone for Medical College and Hospital in Sirsa. She said that these initiatives remind us of the saying in the Gita ‘sarva-bhūta-hite ratāḥ’ which means those engaged in the welfare of all beings deserve the grace of God. She appreciated the Government of Haryana for these people-welfare initiatives.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar to give away Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Awards tomorrow
Awards to felicitate contribution of various Banks and States and different field functionaries to the AIF scheme
13,700 applicants sanctioned AIF loans over Rs.10,000 crore with a combined investment of around Rs.17,500 crore by various lending Institutions
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund  was launched two years ago under the ambitious Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package as a dedicated Central Government scheme that provides medium-long term credit facility for investment in creation of post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets. This facility comes with financial support by way of three per cent Interest subvention from Government and credit guarantee by CGTMSE fee up to two crore rupees. This scheme can be converged with the existing Central Government and State Government schemes. This has immensely benefitted stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem - Farmers, Agri-entrepreneur, FPO, SHG, JLG, PACS, APMC, Startup, Central, Marketing Cooperative Society, State Agencies etc.
As of now out of more than 23,000 applications received on the integrated Portal of Agri Infra Fund, www.agriinfra.dac.gov.in, 13,700 applicants have been sanctioned amounting to Rs.10,131 crore AIF loans with a combined investment of around Rs.17,500 crore by various lending Institutions. The sanctioned Infrastructure projects cover warehouses, assaying units, primary processing units, custom hiring centres, sorting & grading units, cold store and cold chain projects, bio-stimulant manufacturing facilities, seed processing units, etc. which will have huge impact in changing the agriculture landscape in the country.
An Award Ceremony is being organised to felicitate the performing Banks, State Governments in New Delhi tomorrow which will be graced by the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Shri Kailash Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Among other dignitaries Secretary in the MoA&FW, Shri Manoj Ahuja, Addl. Secretary Shri Abhilaksh Likhi, Senior Officials from the Ministry and Government Officials from various States, Top Executives and senior officials from Banks, NABARD, NABCONS , beneficiaries of the scheme and many other dignitaries from various organisations will be participating in the event.
Joint Secretary, MoA&FW, Shri Samuel Praveen Kumar informed that this ceremony is being organised with a view to recognise the commendable efforts and contribution of the various Banks and States and different field functionaries and to encourage them to carry forward this scheme to newer heights.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Incident at under construction Dwarka Expressway Package-1
Under erection span P8-P9 of flyover, which is part of Shiv Murti interchange on Dwarka Expressway, toppled around 9.30 AM on 14.06.2023. Team of NHAI officers, Authority Engineer and Bridge Experts immediately rushed to the site.
As per initial reports, the span was being erected and it was reportedly resting on temporary stools and hydraulic jacks.
The span was pre-stressed on 2nd June, 2023. The work on this flyover commenced with traffic diversion of NH-48 on 18.03.2023 for a period of 90 days. In this duration, 13 no. of spans were erected.
As per site reports, prima facie it appears to be a case of mechanical failure as structural elements of superstructure and substructure are in sound condition.
To ascertain reasons of incident, a three Member team of Bridge Experts has been constituted. Two Members of team are already inspecting the site and the third Member will reach the site tomorrow morning. The committee would examine all issues in details and submit report in four weeks.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
e-Commerce companies to continue to operate for Essential Goods as has been allowed earlier
States must ensure Smooth Movement of the entire Supply Chain of Essential Goods, including by e-Commerce
Ministry of Home Affairs  issued an order to exempt certain activities under the consolidated revised guidelines to all Ministries/Departments
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regarding the Nationwide lockdown to fight COVID-19.
In an Order today, clause 14 of the consolidated revised guidelines, relating to E-commerce companies has been excluded. In this regard it is again clarified that while operations of e-commerce companies for non-essential goods stands prohibited, however they will continue to operate for essential goods as has been allowed earlier and continue to be allowed under clause 13 of these guidelines.
MHA has communicated this to all States/UTs and requested them to clarify this to all the field agencies and also adequately disseminate amongst the general public so as to ensure smooth movement of the entire supply chain of essential goods, including by e-commerce. It has also been communicated that the guidelines/ Orders issued by the State Governments/ UT Administration in pursuance to MHA Orders may be suitably modified to reflect the correct position.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
IOA, MYAS and SAI come together to provide support to ex-international athletes and coaches amid ongoing Covid-19
In a bid to ensure that ex-international athletes and coaches have access to medical, financial and logistical support during Covid 19, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , Indian Olympic Association  and the Sports Authority of India  have have joined hands to create a special support cell.
Ex-international athletes and coaches can put forward their requirements for medical aid, oxygen, hospitalisation and other support on an online platform , which is already operational. Besides a National committee, state-level working groups consisting of representatives of IOA, state government officials and SAI have also been formed to assist applicants from every State.
Speaking about the initiative, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju said, "We stand by those who have contributed to sport in India all their lives and have brought laurels to the country. These are tough times and we want to ensure that our ex athletes or coaches have a full support system to fight the Covid 19 pandemic. I am very happy about this joint initiative that has been taken by the Government and IOA. I am confident we will be able to help those in need."
Speaking about the collaboration, Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra, President, IOA said, "The sporting fraternity of India is one big family and in these trying times it is impending on each of us to support the other. I thank Shri Rijiju for taking this initiative forward along with the IOA. I am hopeful that we will be able to assist many ex athletes and coaches who need support right now."
In addition to extending medical and logistical support in partnership with state governments, funds will also be released from the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons , wherein financial assistance will also be given to sportspersons and their families who are living in dire condition.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal joined the Rozgar Mela from Maligaon in Guwahati where more than 200 successful candidates were handed appointment letters
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal joined the Rozgar Mela from Maligaon in Guwahati where more than 200 successful candidates were handed appointment letters today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister said, “Today is a historic day for the youth of the country. Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, as many as 75,000 youths of the country joined the work force. As Modi ji rightly highlighted, the role of our youth in shaping and building the new India during the Amrit Kaal is crucial for India to become an Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047. The government led by Modi ji remains deeply committed to empower the youth of the country and enable them to become drivers of this new strong India. On this auspicious day of Dhanteras, I call upon the youth to join force with our dynamic leader Shri Narendra Modi ji for the prosperity and growth of India.”
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Rome and Glasgow
I will be visiting Rome, Italy and the Vatican City, from 29-31 October, 2021 at the invitation of H.E. Prime Minister Mario Draghi, following which I will travel to Glasgow, United Kingdom from 1-2 November 2021 at the invitation of H.E. Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In Rome, I will attend the 16th G20 Leaders’ Summit, where I will join other G20 Leaders in discussions on global economic and health recovery from the pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change. This will be the first in-person Summit of the G20 since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020 and will allow us to take stock of the current global situation and exchange ideas on how the G20 can be an engine for strengthening economic resilience and building back inclusively and sustainably from the pandemic.
During my visit to Italy, I will also visit the Vatican City, to call on His Holiness Pope Francis and meet Secretary of State, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, I will also meet with leaders of other partner countries and review the progress in India’s bilateral relations with them.
Following the conclusion of the G20 Summit on 31 October, I will depart for Glasgow to attend the 26th Conference of Parties  to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change . I will be participating in the high-level segment of COP-26 titled ‘World Leaders’ Summit’  on 1-2 November, 2021 along with 120 Heads of States/Governments from around the world.
In line with our tradition of living in harmony with nature and culture of deep respect for the planet, we are taking ambitious action on expanding clean & renewable energy, energy efficiency, afforestation and bio-diversity. Today, India is creating new records in collective effort for climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience and forging multilateral alliances. India is among the top countries in the world in terms of installed renewable energy, wind and solar energy capacity. At the WLS, I will share India’s excellent track record on climate action and our achievements.
I will also highlight the need to comprehensively address climate change issues including equitable distribution of carbon space, support for mitigation and adaptation and resilience building measures, mobilization of finance, technology transfer and importance of sustainable lifestyles for green and inclusive growth.
COP26 Summit will also provide an opportunity to meet with all the stakeholders including leaders of partner countries, innovators and Inter-Governmental Organization and explore the possibilities for further accelerating our clean growth.